by Oran Tkatchov | Jan 4, 2023 | deaf-blind, described, disabilties, edtech, IEP/MET, Low Vision, OT/PT, TVI, video, webinar
This series will provide refresher videos on many different orientation and mobility (O&M) skills. The goal of this series is to provide O&M students a way to review previously learned O&M skills. These videos are not meant to replace working directly with...
by Oran Tkatchov | Oct 31, 2022 | Compliance, disabilties, IEP/MET
This webpage from ADE offers practical advice, not requirements. ESS and Dispute Resolution staff have collaborated to share their ideas about how to develop, nurture and maintain good relationships with parents, how to make the IEP process smoother and more...
by Oran Tkatchov | Aug 31, 2022 | Blind, CVI, disabilties, equity, IDEA, IEP/MET, inclusion, learning, Low Vision, OT/PT, special education, Strategies, Teacher Leaders, teaching, TVI
When we look at learning spaces we need to consider the needs of our students. Often classroom teachers over decorate their rooms in an attempt to make it fun and inviting. What often happens is it becomes overstimulating for many. This article discusses how to make...
by Oran Tkatchov | Aug 22, 2022 | assistive technology, AT, Blind, IDEA, IEP/MET, Itinerant Teacher
Assistive technology isn’t new. In fact, it has been a part of the human experience for thousands of years. It is believed that eyeglasses were invented in Italy between 1268 and 1289; and, the first recorded use of a wheelchair dates back to 5th Century China. This...
by Oran Tkatchov | Oct 11, 2021 | Deaf, IEP/MET, instruction, Strategies, teaching
Do you need ideas for portable, easy-to-use, and fun instructional materials for your students? In this FREE course, Gail Wright, author, and veteran TODHH, shares her ideas for materials that not only help teaching but help students attain IEP goals and objectives...
by Oran Tkatchov | Oct 6, 2020 | ACVREP, assistive technology, AT, Blind, braille, deaf-blind, described, disabilties, IEP/MET, instruction, Itinerant Teacher, Low Vision, SEL
In May 2011, The Texas Advisory Committee for the Education of Students with Visual Impairments offered teachers, parents, and students with visual impairments across the United States and Canada an opportunity to submit a short video. The contest provided a perfect...